Engineer – Nuclear Engineering

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking a Nuclear Engineer to support design documentation reviews and plant assessments in a flexible working environment in Barrow-in-Furness. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or physical sciences and possess strong skills in technical report writing and project ownership. Join a team dedicated to engineering excellence and innovative solutions while enjoying benefits such as a competitive pension scheme and health discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences required.
• Ability to manage technical reporting independently.
• Excellent understanding of engineering lifecycle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review design documentation and assess changes.
• Ensure maintenance of Reactor Plant design intent.
• Support technical problem-solving through innovative solutions.

Skills

Degree Qualified Engineering/Physical Science discipline

Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle

Taking ownership on work streams

Ability to undertake technical report writing

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics or Equivalent

Job description

Nuclear Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing design documentation and assess plant design changes
• Assessing plant build maturity for entry into subsequent build phases
• Ensuring maintenance of Reactor Plant design intent during the build and commissioning
• Supporting the writing and presenting reports with regards to Reactor Plant problem resolution
• Supporting the end programme delivery and technical problem-solving through innovative engineering solutions
• Supporting Intelligent Customer for Reactor Plant documentation and its safety case
• Gaining skills and experience by observing and learning from more senior team members to prepare for future development opportunities

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Degree Qualified Engineering/Physical Science discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Materials, Chemistry, Physics or Equivalent Experience
• Understanding of Engineering Lifecycle
• Taking ownership on work streams
• Ability to undertake technical report writing

Desirable

• Knowledge of justifying design change, ideally on a Nuclear plant
• Understanding of the nuclear industry and Nuclear Regulations
• Civil Engineering & Defence/Naval Experience
• Completion of graduate scheme or previous industry experience
• Presentation Skills

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Nuclear Engineering team

The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department is a growing capability covering activities ranging from design safety assurance, engineering/technical problem solving to practical innovation and improvement projects. There is ample opportunity for you to come onboard and make a meaningful impact on the team and professional development and career progression for yourself to build a lasting career with BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

7th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.